Help

Course Information

American Sign Language I (ASL 106)

Term: 2014-2015 AY - Summer Semester

Faculty

Paula R MichaudShow MyInfo popup for Paula R Michaud
Email address is hidden, click here to email
 

Description

This basic course in American Sign Language provides a core vocabulary of approximately 450 signs, a sign language syntax, manual alphabet, idioms, and mime. Emphasis will be placed equally on expressive and receptive skills and the ability to communicate using visual vernacular techniques. The relationship between American Sign Language and the role of deaf culture as each relates to a deaf person?s sense of self-esteem and value in the larger culture of American society will be studied.